Thermocoagulation works similarly to a microwave, destroying thread veins quickly and effectively without leaving scarring and pigmentation on the skin. At Dr Newmans Clinic we do not use laser surgery for any skin conditions.

What is Sclerotherapy?

Injection Compression Sclerotherapy is a process where veins are injected with a saline solution. This solution causes swelling in the vein wall and destroys the vein over several weeks. At Dr Newmans Clinic we do not use laser surgery for any skin conditions.

What will remove thread veins is laser treatment has failed?

If laser thread vein treatment has failed, then non-laser treatment could be the answer. At Dr Newmans Clinic we use Thermocoagulation and Sclerotherapy to destroy thread veins without the use of lasers. We’ve seen a considerable number of patients who have had failed laser treatment and not seen the results they wanted. We spend a lot of time correcting unsuccessful thread vein removal procedures.

Typically, an appointment for thread vein treatment will take up to 30 minutes. Treatments are not usually carried out on the same day as an initial consultation.

How much does thread vein treatment cost?

The consultation fee for thread vein treatment is £135 and is payable when booking your consultation. This payment will secure your appointment and is non-refundable. Cost of treatment is £395 per treatment.

How do I book a thread vein treatment consultation?

To arrange your consultation, please contact Dr Newmans Clinic on 0203 002 2274, where clinic co-ordinators will be happy to help and answer questions you may have. There are nine clinic locations to choose from; London, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Birmingham, Brighton, Newcastle, Leeds and Bristol. Please be advised that clinics do become fully booked very quickly; for this reason, Dr Newmans Clinic encourages patients to contact us at the earliest convenience to discuss availability.

The amount of thread vein treatments needed to achieve the desired results depends on the severity of the area being treated. As a guide, face veins usually require 1-3 treatments, and leg veins require 3-4 treatments. In some cases, treatment for finer facial veins can be carried out during one session. A review session is often conducted once all veins have been treated.

What is the recommended waiting period between thread vein treatments?

Yes. The microwaves used in thread vein treatments penetrate the tissue approximately 0.5mm - 2mm at the most, which does not adversely affect the body. All appointments are carried out by one of our doctors.

Will the thread vein treatment hurt?

All patients have different pain thresholds, so what may seem painless for some may cause mild discomfort for others. Our patients have informed us that our thermocoagulation treatment is like having a hair pulled out, and is far less painful than laser or IPL treatments.

Leg vein conditions may require Sclerotherapy, where our doctors carefully inject a saline solution into the veins, and light pressure dressings are applied; Sclerotherapy is tolerated very well by the vast majority of patients. For some patients, the treated area may appear red following a treatment, but our doctors will be able to advise at your appointment the period before this redness calms along with any other considerations. Our thread vein treatments are 'walk-in walk-out procedures’.

Can I wear makeup on the same day as receiving a thread vein treatment?

Please try to attend your appointments without makeup, although this can, of course, be removed once you arrive at the clinic. Ideally, you should not use makeup for the remainder of the day following facial thread vein treatment. However, makeup but can be applied if necessary.

Thread vein treatments will require you to lie flat on a treatment couch, so please wear clothes that you will feel comfortable in. If you are undergoing Injection Compression Sclerotherapy for leg treatment, it is advisable that you wear trousers or a long skirt to cover the light pressure dressings applied to secure the injected solution.

Our doctors would be happy to carry out a consultation but would advise against treatment during pregnancy. 6 months after childbirth is the usual amount of time to elapse before undergoing a thread vein treatment.

Does childbirth cause more veins to appear?

Some women do find thread veins may become more prominent after giving birth and often as a direct result of hormonal changes.

Thermocoagulation works similarly to a microwave, destroying thread veins quickly and effectively without leaving scarring and pigmentation on the skin. At Dr Newmans Clinic we do not use laser surgery for any skin conditions.

What is Sclerotherapy?

Injection Compression Sclerotherapy is a process where veins are injected with a saline solution. This solution causes swelling in the vein wall and destroys the vein over several weeks. At Dr Newmans Clinic we do not use laser surgery for any skin conditions.

What will remove thread veins is laser treatment has failed?

If laser thread vein treatment has failed, then non-laser treatment could be the answer. At Dr Newmans Clinic we use Thermocoagulation and Sclerotherapy to destroy thread veins without the use of lasers. We’ve seen a considerable number of patients who have had failed laser treatment and not seen the results they wanted. We spend a lot of time correcting unsuccessful thread vein removal procedures.

Typically, an appointment for thread vein treatment will take up to 30 minutes. Treatments are not usually carried out on the same day as an initial consultation.

How much does thread vein treatment cost?

The consultation fee for thread vein treatment is £135 and is payable when booking your consultation. This payment will secure your appointment and is non-refundable. Cost of treatment is £395.

How do I book a thread vein treatment consultation?

To arrange your consultation, please contact Dr Newmans Clinic on 0203 002 2274, where clinic co-ordinators will be happy to help and answer questions you may have. There are nine clinic locations to choose from; London, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Birmingham, Brighton, Newcastle, Leeds and Bristol. Please be advised that clinics do become fully booked very quickly; for this reason, Dr Newmans Clinic encourages patients to contact us at the earliest convenience to discuss availability.

The amount of thread vein treatments needed to achieve the desired results depends on the severity of the area being treated. As a guide, face veins usually require 1-3 treatments, and leg veins require 3-4 treatments. In some cases, treatment for finer facial veins can be carried out during one session. A review session is often conducted once all veins have been treated.

What is the recommended waiting period between thread vein treatments?

Yes. The microwaves used in thread vein treatments penetrate the tissue approximately 0.5mm - 2mm at the most, which does not adversely affect the body. All appointments are carried out by one of our doctors.

Will the thread vein treatment hurt?

All patients have different pain thresholds, so what may seem painless for some may cause mild discomfort for others. Our patients have informed us that our thermocoagulation treatment is like having a hair pulled out, and is far less painful than laser or IPL treatments.

Leg vein conditions may require Sclerotherapy, where our doctors carefully inject a saline solution into the veins, and light pressure dressings are applied; Sclerotherapy is tolerated very well by the vast majority of patients. For some patients, the treated area may appear red following a treatment, but our doctors will be able to advise at your appointment the period before this redness calms along with any other considerations. Our thread vein treatments are 'walk-in walk-out procedures’.

Can I wear makeup on the same day as receiving a thread vein treatment?

Please try to attend your appointments without makeup, although this can, of course, be removed once you arrive at the clinic. Ideally, you should not use makeup for the remainder of the day following facial thread vein treatment. However, makeup but can be applied if necessary.

Thread vein treatments will require you to lie flat on a treatment couch, so please wear clothes that you will feel comfortable in. If you are undergoing Injection Compression Sclerotherapy for leg treatment, it is advisable that you wear trousers or a long skirt to cover the light pressure dressings applied to secure the injected solution.

Our doctors would be happy to carry out a consultation but would advise against treatment during pregnancy. 6 months after childbirth is the usual amount of time to elapse before undergoing a thread vein treatment.

Does childbirth cause more veins to appear?

Some women do find thread veins may become more prominent after giving birth and often as a direct result of hormonal changes.